Fish
Ghost Face Killah Lyrics


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These are the men who lead the crime families of America
I control 26,000 men. Except for dope, we operate in all aspects
Of organized crime. And if there's one thing I'm sure of
It's that drugs destroy your mind and destroy your home
In the end it'll only lead our country into ruin

We eat fish, toss salads and make rap ballads
The biochemical slanglord'll throw the Arabs
In the dope fiend, vocal chords switch laser beams
My triple sevens broke the slot machines out in Queens
Grey Poupon is Revlon rap, smack pawns, swing like batons
Most my niggas smoke like Hillshire Farms
Check the gummy sole, underneath my shoe lies the tap
That attract bow-legged bitches with wide horse gaps
In steel mills Iron he'll smoke the blow on duns
You run errands, Primatene Mist is afraid of my lungs
Turn my channel, it'll blow your whole bench off the panel
Like eighty roman candles that backfired then slammed you
Every day is like a video shoot, check this shit
I take it back to Playboy, stash guns in whips
Picture afro picks, shish kabobs and dashikis
Thousands civil marched, raised their fists in early sixties

Now check this one, you must have been stupid to miss this one
Donna shogun-ing flip a ton of fashion
Destination be the cash one, I step past one
Don't make me blast one, I'm cold like eskimo flow
Cappa villain stay chillin' take shots of penicillin
Clean out and let the steam out, she fiend to blow out
But I'm equipped with mad white, Morris The Rap got nine lives
I'll take a few hundred thousand dollar dives
And then I still never go down
Until the last round I shine
When RZA do his thing motherfucker, I'mma do mine

Now, where I come from cats be carrying, marrying drug money
Fuck up your wife, get four to life
Cream we handling, Midtown niggas scrambling
Move and examine the fly shit, plus quick to buy shit
Chef, yeah, you know the whole gods astral
Fidel Castro suits plus depositing cash rule
Big time, play it like Canadian wine
RZA's divine now, the sacredness of one's true mind
Now let's get colorful like money green
High roller coaster, Sosa, million dollar nigga roaster
Yeah God, be having my whole steez laced
Now let's rap a taste, connect dots, aim Glocks, train stop
Figaro fly jewelin', tri-color Cubans
Swerving we'll pow with Germans in Suburbans
Twenty-four niggas with vests on, my own restaurant
Dons sending my sons membership forms
And still getting this paper scraper
Fake gators from Jamaica, wizards be passing like Lakers




And it be coming from Lex Louis Rich Liberace
Fetus style and blocking goals like hockey

Overall Meaning

The given Ghost Face Killah's song Fish is a reflection of his experience in the drug-filled neighborhoods of New York City. The initially quoted spoken word is an introduction to the track and references the "men who lead the crime families of America," with the singer clarifying his role as controlling 26,000 men and how drugs are destroying communities. Ghost's opening bars touch upon the ironic lifestyles in which his crew indulges - namely, eating healthy fish, tossing salads, and engaging in rap battles. He uses obscure, colorful language to describe his prowess as a rapper and tells a story of Iron who smokes blow on duns. Ghost paints a picture of an endless series of video shoots and Playboy-esque gatherings, where he hides guns in whips.


He mentions his encounter with characters who deal with drug money and admits to being involved in drug operations himself, referring to his mentors as cats that carry marrying drug money. He also mentions his expertise in handling large amounts of cream, and the tendencies of Midtown n*ggas to scramble and move for the newest, flyest products. Finally, he brings up the camaraderie between members of the Wu-Tang clan, endorsing the sacredness of one's true mind and revealing how his success allows him to live a life of luxury.


Line by Line Meaning

These are the men who lead the crime families of America
I control 26,000 men. Except for dope, we operate in all aspects of organized crime. And if there's one thing I'm sure of, it's that drugs destroy your mind and destroy your home. In the end, it'll only lead our country into ruin.


We eat fish, toss salads and make rap ballads
I enjoy a variety of food and music in my life.


The biochemical slanglord'll throw the Arabs
I have an arsenal of creative rhymes to take down any competition, including Arabs.


In the dope fiend, vocal chords switch laser beams
My rhymes are so powerful they can turn a dope fiend's vocal chords into laser beams.


My triple sevens broke the slot machines out in Queens
I am so lucky that even the slot machines in Queens cannot handle it.


Grey Poupon is Revlon rap, smack pawns, swing like batons
My rap style is smooth and sophisticated, but I can still take down my opponents like pawns on a chessboard.


Most my niggas smoke like Hillshire Farms
Many of my friends and associates smoke cigarettes.


Check the gummy sole, underneath my shoe lies the tap
I have a hidden microphone in my shoe that allows me to listen in on conversations.


That attract bow-legged bitches with wide horse gaps
Women are attracted to me and my style.


In steel mills Iron he'll smoke the blow on duns
Even in the challenging environment of a steel mill, I can still find a way to smoke cocaine.


You run errands, Primatene Mist is afraid of my lungs
My lungs are so strong that even a pharmaceutical product like Primatene Mist is intimidated by them.


Turn my channel, it'll blow your whole bench off the panel
If you tune in to my rhymes, they will have a powerful effect on you.


Like eighty roman candles that backfired then slammed you
My rhymes are explosive and unpredictable, like roman candles that backfire.


Every day is like a video shoot, check this shit
My life is like a movie, full of excitement and adventure.


I take it back to Playboy, stash guns in whips
I am nostalgic for the classic Playboy era and like to keep guns in my cars.


Picture afro picks, shish kabobs and dashikis
I enjoy a diverse range of cultural references and items from different countries.


Thousands civil marched, raised their fists in early sixties
I am aware of and respect the Civil Rights Movement and the activism of the 1960s.


Now check this one, you must have been stupid to miss this one
My rhymes are so clever and powerful that you would be foolish to overlook them.


Donna shogun-ing flip a ton of fashion
I can make a lot of money selling fashionable clothing.


Destination be the cash one, I step past one
My ultimate goal is making money, and I don't let anything stand in my way.


Don't make me blast one, I'm cold like eskimo flow
I am willing and able to use violence if necessary. My rap style is cool and detached, like an Eskimo.


Cappa villain stay chillin' take shots of penicillin
I am relaxed and cool under pressure, and I also take care of my health.


Clean out and let the steam out, she fiend to blow out
I am cleaning out my system and releasing tension, while also satisfying a woman's desire to perform oral sex.


But I'm equipped with mad white, Morris The Rap got nine lives
I have a lot of cocaine and am prepared to take risks to protect my rap career.


I'll take a few hundred thousand dollar dives
I am willing to take on risky investments and potentially lose a lot of money.


And then I still never go down
Even if things go wrong or I lose money, I will not be defeated.


Until the last round I shine
I will continue to shine and succeed until the very end.


When RZA do his thing motherfucker, I'mma do mine
I respect and am inspired by RZA's work, but I am also unique and have my own style.


Now, where I come from cats be carrying, marrying drug money
In my hometown, people often carry and invest money made from drug dealing and other illegal activities.


Fuck up your wife, get four to life
If you hurt someone's wife, you could be sentenced to four years in prison.


Cream we handling, Midtown niggas scrambling
We are dealing with a lot of money, and people in Midtown are working hard to get a piece of it.


Move and examine the fly shit, plus quick to buy shit
We are constantly looking for and interested in the latest and greatest products and trends.


Chef, yeah, you know the whole gods astral
I am part of a group that is considered godlike and mystical.


Fidel Castro suits plus depositing cash rule
We wear stylish suits like Fidel Castro, and we know that depositing cash is the best way to manage our money.


Big time, play it like Canadian wine
We are playing at a high level, like the high-quality Canadian wine.


RZA's divine now, the sacredness of one's true mind
RZA is a musical genius, and his work reflects a profound understanding of the human mind and spirit.


Now let's get colorful like money green
Let's get creative and fun, like the color of money.


High roller coaster, Sosa, million dollar nigga roaster
We are living life to the fullest, taking big risks and enjoying the ride.


Yeah God, be having my whole steez laced
I have a great sense of style and presentation, which I attribute to a higher power.


Now let's rap a taste, connect dots, aim Glocks, train stop
Let's talk about our experiences, make connections, take aim, and stop for nothing.


Figaro fly jewelin', tri-color Cubans
I am wearing expensive and stylish jewelry, including tri-color Cuban bracelets.


Swerving we'll pow with Germans in Suburbans
We have fast cars and are willing to engage in risky maneuvers, even if that means encountering German police officers.


Twenty-four niggas with vests on, my own restaurant
We are prepared for violence and have our own restaurant.


Dons sending my sons membership forms
I am a respected member of a higher social class, and my sons are being invited to join this exclusive group.


And still getting this paper scraper
Despite all of the risks and challenges, we are still making a lot of money.


Fake gators from Jamaica, wizards be passing like Lakers
People are trying to sell us counterfeit alligator products from Jamaica, and basketball players are moving the ball around quickly and efficiently.


And it be coming from Lex Louis Rich Liberace
Our wealth and success are coming from a combination of luxury brands and our own talent.


Fetus style and blocking goals like hockey
My rap style is young and fresh, and I am blocking my opponents' attempts like a hockey player defends their goal.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, MEMORY LANE MUSIC GROUP
Written by: MARK ANDREW MAKOWY, JEFFREY HOWARD PEARCE, DAVID USHER, PAUL MATTHEW WILCOX, KEVIN THOMPSON YOUNG

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@grinchoi1

One of the greatest beats of all-time.

@andrekindley

My favorite song off the album hands down!!!!

@jeromekidd790

This beat and the beat on Heaterz

@jay1live422

This Shit is tough !!!

@llorenstorres3730

I agree🔥🔥🔥

@orlandovazquez9662

Shit is elegant!

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@HelpMeFindTheseSongs

Now THIS is Hip-Hop. No hook/chorus, nobody singing their little heart out, nobody mumbling, nobody sounding silly or corny. Just three skilled cats from the greatest rap group of all time spitting gritty rhymes over a nasty ass beat!! 90s Hip-Hop!!

@Skyzikz

There isn't anything to compare WuTang to cuz theyre kinda in a league of their own

@dhgrant100

Hell yeah. You said it. This track still rocks like it always did like all wu

We eat fish to seed salads and make rap ballads. Ghost is like top 5 MCs to me

@Toxic_Adrian

This may be the greatest beat in all of hip hop

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